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To make it easier to practice their religion
Posted by Heather on December 27th, 2006
A couple things about the Islamic movement invading America. It’s happening in subtle ways, right under our noses and with the eager and open hands of our government. Those designated to protect us are high ranking target groups of radical Islam. This isn’t about Muslim outreach…this is about Muslims reaching into the very heart and soul of those we trust the most with our lives. It makes me sick to my stomach.
The US armed services don’t recruit by religion, but the Pentagon estimates at least 3,386 Muslims were serving in the US military as of September. No precise figures are available because, while US service members are surveyed on their religion, they aren’t required to disclose it. Advocacy groups put the number at 15,000, saying many are reluctant to reveal their religion. African-Americans represent the largest share of Muslims in uniform, they add.
However uncertain the progress, the military is intensifying its outreach.
On June 6 – the anniversary of D-Day, he notes – Mr. England helped dedicate a new Islamic prayer center at the Quantico Marine Corps Base near Washington, whose 6,100 marines include about 24 Muslims, according to Lt. Cmdr. Abuhena Saifulislam, a Navy chaplain who serves as their imam.
The Marines also have allowed Muslims in their ranks at Quantico some dispensations to make it easier to practice their religion, says Lieutenant Commander Saifulislam, a US citizen born and raised in Bangladesh. During Ramadan, “they’re allowed to have some time off to prepare for their fasting break and not to go to physical training” while fasting, he says.
Muslim troops say misunderstandings and friction with non-Muslims in uniform arise sometimes, but practicing Islam in a military at war with extremists who profess the same faith isn’t a burden, they add.
As if that’s not enough, read this:
This complete guide outlines basic information about Islamic beliefs that are relevant to law enforcement.
:: Additional topics
It also cover issues such as the rights of Muslim law enforcement officers, religiously-sensitive techniques for body searches, proper etiquette for entering Muslim homes, and advice on outreach to the Islamic community.
Makes us all feel safe and secure doesn’t it?
December 27th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
Darn it! My trackbacks don’t appear to be working this evening. I attempted to trackback to your post from http://762justice.com/2006/12/27/jihad-watch-what-does-ellison-believe/
December 27th, 2006 at 7:03 pm
CAIR Provides Law Enforcement Official’s a Guide to the Muslim Community
Did you know that CAIR is providing America’s Law Enforcement officials with a Guide to the Muslim Community? How interesting!
This complete guide outlines basic information about Islamic beliefs that are relevant to law enforcement.
:: Additiona…
December 28th, 2006 at 7:30 am
Jihad Watch: What Does Ellison Believe?
This is actually a very timely question. Is Keith Ellison your typical run of the mill Muslim? Or he is a “Bad Muslim” Moderate? Only he can answer those questions, but no one in the press is asking the right questions.
Whether or not the …
December 31st, 2006 at 1:35 am
Good. Muslims are accepting responsibility and joining the military, and America is accepting them.